What are some examples of cron jobs?

What are some examples of cron jobs I can use?

Cron jobs are scheduled tasks in Unix-like systems. Here are a few examples:

1. Backing up a database daily at 2 AM.
2. Running a script every hour to clean temporary files.
3. Sending out newsletters every Monday at 9 AM.

How do I set up a cron job for backing up my database?

You can set up a cron job by editing the crontab file. Use the command crontab -e and add a line like: 0 2 * * * /path/to/backup_script.sh to run your backup script daily at 2 AM.

Can I schedule multiple cron jobs at once?

Yes, you can schedule multiple cron jobs by adding multiple lines in the crontab file, each specifying a different schedule and command.

What if I want to run a job every 5 minutes?

You can set it up like this in your crontab: */5 * * * * /path/to/your_script.sh to run the script every 5 minutes.